It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.

Audre Lorde

Long emails, complicated instructions and brightly-coloured graphics are seemingly everywhere in our working lives. They may be typical, but they just don’t work for most of us.

Perhaps we’re sleep-deprived, distracted or anxious, dyslexic, ADHD, autistic or blind. Whatever the reasons, a lot of conventional communication doesn’t work so well.

So how do you craft clear, simple content that works better for everyone?

Join inclusive and accessible communication expert Ettie Bailey-King as she explores what makes communication accessible to everyone.

What we’ll cover:

• How people read, remember and use information,
• Ideas for how to write short, simple, easy to remember sentences and paragraphs
• Knowledge on what makes some ideas tricky and others simple
• Practical tips you can put into action right away.

Why is it important for people to learn this skill?

Understanding accessibility helps us to be better colleagues and communicators. Whether you’re tired from a sleepless night or anxious about your bills, there are all kinds of reasons that affect our ability to read, remember and use information. When we understand how to communicate accessibly, we can make sure our messages work better for everybody.

Who is this relevant for?

Anyone who wants to be a better colleague and communicator! It will be particularly relevant of you’re interested in neurodiversity and neuro-inclusion, accessibility and disability.

About your host:

Ettie is an inclusive and accessible communication consultant who helps leading businesses and charities to become more thoughtful and effective communicators.

She helps people understand and use inclusive and accessible language, so they can create genuinely inclusive cultures.

Watch Ettie in action: